Wendy Ripley

Technical Design & Product Development Director

Location: Orange CA

Dynamic Technical Design and Product Development Director with a focus on quick to market. Highly skilled in building effective teams, cross-department collaboration, functional innovation and creative problem solving in both office and factory settings.

Strengths• Experienced developing a wide range of product types including performance-based apparel and outerwear; swimwear; sportswear; denim; workwear; tactical gear; uniforms; certified product (FR and ANSI); bridal; intimates; fashion accessories and home fashions• Reliably provides a superb and consistent fit on all size ranges and fabrications• Highly skilled in garment construction, cost engineering and design tariff engineering to achieve target cost and lowest duty rate• Creation and implementation of an efficient development process from inception through production• Unique ability to build and lead dynamic, high-performing teams with extremely low turnover• Leadership by example, with a strong belief in team empowerment and collaboration• Proactive and creative problem-solving regarding product, process and team dynamic• Key contributor to corporate ethos and overall morale